Record #:

11509

Author(s):

Grimes, Alice Dugger

Abstract:

Grimes recounts interesting and entertaining information found in historical records about President Washington's visit to North Carolina in the spring of 1791.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 1 Issue 39, Feb 1934, p8, 20, por

Subject(s):

Washington, George, 1732-1799--Statues--Raleigh

Record #:

11510

Author(s):

Sadler, W. J.

Abstract:

In this continuing series of articles on the various departments of North Carolina state government, Sadler discusses the North Carolina Historical Commission. This commission has the responsibility of collecting and preserving information relating to the history of North Carolina. Among the collection are 5,000 manuscript volumes, over 1,000 maps, and 250 state newspapers dating from 1751. Dr. A.R. Newsome heads the commission.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 1 Issue 39, Feb 1934, p11, por

Subject(s):

North Carolina Historical Commission

Record #:

11561

Author(s):

Lucas, Wade H.

Abstract:

In this continuing series of biographical sketches of members of the state legislature, Lucas discusses Col. T.L. Kirkpatrick, who represented Mecklenburg County in the State Senate.

Source:

The State (NoCar F 251 S77), Vol. 1 Issue 39, Feb 1934, p21, por

Subject(s):

Kirkpatrick, Thomas LeRoy, 1877-1946; Legislators--Mecklenburg County